I was tightening bolts inside the vacuum chamber (these bolts can be loosened, but not removed) and I stripped one of them. Seeing that I can't remove it, what should be done?

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This is a 2002 Saturn Vue (V6 model)

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Auto_Centric answered 10 months ago

If the other 2 bolts are okay apply a sealer RTV or permatex to the stripped bolt and run it in until the head makes contact just for sealing purposes.

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I was tightening bolts inside the vacuum chamber (these bolts can be loosened, but not removed) and I stripped one of them. Seeing that I can't remove it, what should be done?

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